henchman (ˈhɛntʃmən)

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Word origin of 'henchman'

C14: hengestman, from Old English hengest stallion + man; related to Old Norse hestr horse, Old High German hengist gelding

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countable noun [usu poss N]

If you refer to someone as another person's henchman, you mean that they work for or support the other person, especially by doing unpleasant, violent, or dishonest things on their behalf. [disapproval]